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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,443.21, 3,370.84 and 1,559.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,443.21, 3,370.84 and 1,559.30 is: 2,151.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,443.21 : 3,370.84 = 1,559.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,443.21/3,370.84 = 1,559.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,443.21x = 3,370.84 × 1,559.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,443.21x = 5,256,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,256,153.41/2,443.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,151.33

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